How are the racial and ethnic minority groups defined?
ANSWER. The federal government has a standard set of definitions for racial and ethnic minority groups including Blacks/Non-Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, and Alaskan/Native American. Racial/ethnic groups considered underrepresented in the biomedical sciences include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. FAQ 4. A minority institution is defined as one in which 50 percent or more of the students enrolled are from racial/ethnic minority groups and a significant proportion of minority students are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences (e.g., African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders). Is an institution required to complete a certification process to be so designated? ANSWER. No certification process is necessary. Institutions will be requested to provide evidence that 50 percent or more of the students enrolled are from one or more of the
